News for '-eagles'

Ladakh standoff: Breakthrough in sight?

Ladakh standoff: Breakthrough in sight?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

'A breakthrough in eastern Ladakh leading to disengagement and creation of a buffer zone will obviate the need of military deployment through the winter months ahead,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Jeev finishes season-best fourth, Kapur 10th in Macau Open

Jeev finishes season-best fourth, Kapur 10th in Macau Open

Rediff.com18 Sep 2011

Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh lost momentum after a good start but the two-under 69 was still enough to fetch him a season's best finish of tied fourth in the $ 750,000 Macau Open on Sunday.

Backstage at Fashion Week: Models, heels and flashbulbs!

Backstage at Fashion Week: Models, heels and flashbulbs!

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

We bring you behind-the-scenes exclusives from Lakme Fashion Week!

Revealed after 125 years! Coca-Cola's secret recipe

Revealed after 125 years! Coca-Cola's secret recipe

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

The prototype Coca-Cola recipe was formulated at the Eagle Drug and Chemical Company, a drugstore in Columbus, Georgia by John Pemberton.

Facebook swayed Nigerian president to reverse ban

Facebook swayed Nigerian president to reverse ban

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan said on Tuesday hundreds of posts on his Facebook page had helped persuade him to reverse his suspension of the national soccer team from international competitions.

Nigeria reverses ban, team to disband

Nigeria reverses ban, team to disband

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday reversed a ban on the national soccer team taking part in international tournaments after the football federation pledged to disband the side and rebuild it. Jonathan last week suspended the team from international competitions for two years following an embarrassing performance in the World Cup. The Super Eagles were knocked out in the first round after failing to win a game.

A static government and its bumbling ministers

A static government and its bumbling ministers

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

When educated ministers like Kapil Sibal and P Chidambaram are forced to defend the indefensible it shows a certain desperation in the top power structures in the ruling UPA, says Virendra Kapoor.

GAIL to buy US shale gas assets

GAIL to buy US shale gas assets

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

The state-run company may soon buy nearly 20 per cent stake in two shale gas acreages - Eagle Ford shale and Barnett shale - in the US.

5 reasons why Tees Maar Khan failed

5 reasons why Tees Maar Khan failed

Rediff.com28 Dec 2010

Sukanya Verma explains what went wrong with Farah Khan's latest release.

Pune forest officer goes missing in Arunachal

Pune forest officer goes missing in Arunachal

Rediff.com14 May 2010

A senior Indian Forest Service official from Pune in Maharashtra, who was abducted by suspected insurgents two days ago near a forest area in Arunachal Pradesh's West Kameng district, is yet to be traced.

PHOTOS: Swiss reach last 16, where Sweden await

PHOTOS: Swiss reach last 16, where Sweden await

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Switzerland made sure of a place in the last 16 of the World Cup, but had to survive some anxious moments in Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Costa Rica before finishing second behind Brazil in Group E.

Russia conducts joint air drill with NORAD

Russia conducts joint air drill with NORAD

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

The exercise under the codename Vigilant Eagle, was carried out between August 6-11 under a cooperative military agreement between Russia and the US, which tasks NORAD, the bi-national US and Canadian command, and the Russian Air Force to conduct a live-flying exercise for up to five days, RIA Novosti reported.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019: Stunning shots of animals

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019: Stunning shots of animals

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Humans rarely get to glimpse the animal kingdom up-close. But, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest, which is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum in London, offers a peek into the lives of species around the world. The competition has just revealed the shortlist of 25 photos for the LUMIX People's Choice Award. Voting is open until February 4, 2020, and the overall winner will be announced in February.

World's largest indoor theme park

World's largest indoor theme park

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is Ferrari's first and the world's largest indoor theme park.

4 Next-Level T-Shirt Styles For Men That Will Make You Go WOW!

4 Next-Level T-Shirt Styles For Men That Will Make You Go WOW!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Not only women, but 21st century men too are a lot into their styling and the latest fashion trends.Take a look at some of the cool and stylish tshirt for men to wear this summer.

Nigeria FA apologises, seeks suspension reversal

Nigeria FA apologises, seeks suspension reversal

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

Nigeria's football federation (NFF) on Sunday overhauled its leadership and apologised for the poor state of its national team in a last-minute bid to reverse a directive suspending it from international matches.

Cheers and namaste to beer yoga

Cheers and namaste to beer yoga

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Don't forget to bring your mat and beer bottle to this class.

Guilty review

Guilty review

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'Is a woman's integrity decided on the basis of her wardrobe and sexual confidence?' 'Guilty questions such primitive beliefs and the whole 'she asked for it' mentality,' says Sukanya Verma.

Can Kenny Sebastian get serious? Only if it's funny!

Can Kenny Sebastian get serious? Only if it's funny!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

With comic Kenny Sebastian, you don't just get a stand-up act, you get a performance.

Kapur, Jeev tied 38th, Grace wins Qatar Masters

Kapur, Jeev tied 38th, Grace wins Qatar Masters

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Shiv Kapur and Jeev Milkha Singh finished in a tie for 38th place even as Branden Grace produced a stunning eagle on 16th and a closing birdie to grab the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters golf tournament on Saturday.

Indian-American to lead prosecution of Shahzad

Indian-American to lead prosecution of Shahzad

Rediff.com5 May 2010

India-born US Federal Attorney Preet Bharara, spearheading the prosecution of 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, now has another high-profile terrorism case in his hands -- the Times Square bombing plot involving Pakistani-American Faisal Shahzad.

PIX: Trump watches 'incredible' sumo wrestling in Japan

PIX: Trump watches 'incredible' sumo wrestling in Japan

Rediff.com27 May 2019

US President Donald Trump praised the wrestlers as "great athletes".

NSG commandos, IAF conduct joint exercise

NSG commandos, IAF conduct joint exercise

Rediff.com13 May 2010

The seven-day joint exercise termed Black Eagle--between the Special Forces (Garuda) of the IAF and the NSG's Black Cats was conducted with the help of MI-17 helicopters, sophisticated weaponry and unique heliborne devices used by commando forces at the NSG garrison in Manesar.

Want a job overseas? Beware of fraud

Want a job overseas? Beware of fraud

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

False claims, greedy agents and fake companies can lead legitimate job-seekers down a dangerous road. So what can workers do to ensure that they are not part of the fraud?

Woods exceeds expectations on Masters return

Woods exceeds expectations on Masters return

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

Images from the first round's play at the Augusta Masters on Thursday.

'Indo-US trade bonds can fortify strategic ties'

'Indo-US trade bonds can fortify strategic ties'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

An interview with former US assistant secretary of commerce Raymond E Vickery speaks on his book The Eagle And The Elephant: Strategic Aspects Of Us-India Economic Engagement.

RIL looks at third shale gas deal in America

RIL looks at third shale gas deal in America

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

Reliance Industries (RIL) is looking at yet another shale gas acquisition in North America, its third in three months. The transaction is said to be in line with RIL's recent acquisition of a 45 per cent stake in Eagle Ford shale acreage of Pioneer Natural Resources. Sources in the company confirmed the development.

World No 1 Westwood misses cut in Qatar

World No 1 Westwood misses cut in Qatar

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

World No. 1 Lee Westwood missed his first cut in over a year on Friday after crashing out of the Qatar Masters at the halfway stage in Doha.

Nigeria rue missed chances as they crash out of WC

Nigeria rue missed chances as they crash out of WC

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Nigeria defender Joseph Yobo said the Super Eagles had only themselves to blame for blowing an extraordinary chance to reach the last 16 of the World Cup by drawing 2-2 with South Korea on Tuesday.

Nigeria's Kaita gets death threats after red card

Nigeria's Kaita gets death threats after red card

Rediff.com20 Jun 2010

Nigeria midfielder Sani Kaita has been inundated with death threats from home after he was sent off in the Super Eagles' 2-1 loss to Greece in their Group B World Cup match on Thursday.

Tiger tames Pebble to challenge leader Johnson

Tiger tames Pebble to challenge leader Johnson

Rediff.com20 Jun 2010

Tiger Woods stormed into contention at the U.S. Open with a sizzling back nine on Saturday that put him five shots behind fellow-American Dustin Johnson with one round to go at Pebble Beach.

Atwal shoots four-under, tied 20th at Hawaii

Atwal shoots four-under, tied 20th at Hawaii

Rediff.com8 Jan 2011

Arjun Atwal rode on a brilliant front nine with five birdies to card a four-under 69 at the par-73 Plantation Course to move up by one position at the midway stage of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions in Kapalua.

Champions League T20 fixtures

Champions League T20 fixtures

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

A look at the fixtures of the Champions League Twenty20 tournament.

CLT20 emotional roller-coaster for us: Langer

CLT20 emotional roller-coaster for us: Langer

Rediff.com17 Oct 2009

Somerset skipper Justin Langer was disappointed after losing to Diamond Eagles, but said the Champions League T20 tournament was a great experience for young players to step to the next level.

Santoro to coach Federer-led Indian Aces in IPTL

Santoro to coach Federer-led Indian Aces in IPTL

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Frenchman Fabrice Santoro will feature in the Roger Federer-led Indian Aces in a dual role of player-cum-coach in the upcoming International Premier Tennis League (IPTL).

Housing cos pin hope on cheaper loans

Housing cos pin hope on cheaper loans

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

As PM talks of lower lending rates, housing companies prepare to cash in.

Tyagaraja Aradhana: Pilgrimage for Carnatic music lovers

Tyagaraja Aradhana: Pilgrimage for Carnatic music lovers

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Thiruvaiyuru, where composer-saint Tyagaraja lived, is an annual pilgrimage for Carnatic musicians, eminent and unknown, young and old.

Is Priyanka sexier than Deepika? VOTE!

Is Priyanka sexier than Deepika? VOTE!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

PeeCee topples Dips from the top spot.

View: SIT process is Modi's chance to come clean

View: SIT process is Modi's chance to come clean

Rediff.com21 Mar 2010

Whatever the SIT's verdict, and however long it may take, Modi must come clean and explain his role. He has no option but to try and win over those he has alienated.

Golf: Shiv Kapur rises to second in Dubai

Golf: Shiv Kapur rises to second in Dubai

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Shiv Kapur took a definite step towards sealing his European Tour berth for 2014 with a sizzling eagle finish that saw him card a six-under 66 in Round 2 and rise to second in the season-ending Dubai Festival City Challenge Tour Grand Final in Dubai.